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Texas Instruments Adpater User Manual

Texas Instruments Adpater User Manual

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  • Page 1 DockMate User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Texas Instruments Incorporated. TravelMate and DockMate are trademarks of Texas Instruments. The icons in the Windows Notebook and Startup groups are copyrighted by Texas Instruments. PS/2 is a registered trademark and VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

  • Page 3: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 4: Notice: Shielded Cables

    All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Texas Instruments could void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this equipment.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Preface Chapter 1 Features Chapter 2 DockMate Installation Unpacking Instructions... 2-2 DockMate Software Installation... 2-3 DockMate Hardware Installation ... 2-4 Chapter 3 Utilities Introduction... 3-2 Using TI Setup ... 3-3 Using the SetDock Utility ... 3-5 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Procedures Notebook Connection ...

  • Page 6: Preface

    Introduction This document discusses the Texas Instruments DockMate adapter for use with the TravelMate computers. When used with the notebook computer, external keyboard, mouse, and VGA supplied with the system), the DockMate System turns your notebook into an ergonomic desktop workstation.

  • Page 7: Ordering Parts And Supplies

    Appendix B: DockMate Specifications — Provides a list of system specifications for your DockMate. Ordering Parts and Supplies To order TI publications, option kits, spare parts, or supplies for your system, contact 1-800-TI-TEXAS or the Texas Instruments service center for your country. 2 Preface Preface...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Features

    Your Expansion System provides hardware and software expansion capabilities to TravelMate 5000 notebook computers. Using DockMate, your notebook is effectively turned into a desktop workstation with minimal configuration. This Chapter Provides: A general overview of the system features DockMate provides true VGA pass-through connectivity. Ports are configured using the SetDock Utility discussed in Chapter 3 of this document.
  • Page 9 Features Features Your DockMate includes the following features: Serial Parallel PS/2 Power PS/2 1-2 Features...
  • Page 10 This Chapter Explains: How to unpack and inventory the system components Software installation Hardware installation Note: After completion of the hardware installation, you must configure TI Setup or SetDock programs as described in Chapter 3 of this manual. Contents Unpacking Instructions ...2-2 DockMate Software Installation...2-3 DockMate Hardware Installation...2-5 Docking the Notebook ...

  • Page 11: Unpacking Instructions

    Unpacking Instructions The DockMate is shipped with the following hardware components: DockMate DockMate User’s Guide (this manual) Accessory Kit Unpack the DockMate using the following instructions: Carefully cut the tape that seals the top flap of the shipping carton. Remove the DockMate and all accessories from the shipping carton.

  • Page 12: Dockmate Software Installation

    DockMate Software Installation A DockMate System Installation diskette is provided with your DockMate. Software on this diskette updates the TravelMate BIOS software with the latest version that supports your DockMate. If your TravelMate has a newer version of BIOS than the one on the diskette, the program will not change the BIOS on your system.
  • Page 13 DockMate Software Installation 10. Press Esc-F4 to save the configuration. The installation process is complete and your computer reboots. Note: When using a DockMate, plug the AC adapter supplied with your TravelMate 5000 into the DockMate. All power on or off is then controlled by the notebook’s power switch.

  • Page 14: Dockmate Hardware Installation

    DockMate Hardware Installation Docking the Notebook Use the following procedure to dock your notebook computer: Clear an area on your workstation surface to permit both units to be flat on the table or desktop while performing the initial docking procedure. Ensure that the rear port covers on the TM5000 are open.

  • Page 15: Installing An External Ps/2 Option

    DockMate Hardware Installation Installing an External PS/2 The DockMate allows you to attach any of the following to the 6-pin PS/2 connectors on the system: external keyboard (side port recommended) external PS/2 mouse (rear port recommended) external numeric keypad (rear or side port) To install the external PS/2 option, connect a round PS/2 connector cable to the 6-pin circular connector on the rear or side of the system.

  • Page 16: Parallel Port Connections

    DockMate Hardware Installation Parallel Port Connections Your DockMate is equipped with one DB25 (25-pin) bidirectional parallel port (device name LPT1). This port occupies address 0378h, and is designated as LPT1 (default value). Typically, the notebook computer sends print data to LPT1 unless the menu is configured otherwise. When using the Parallel Port connection on the DockMate, the Parallel Port connector on the notebook is disabled.
  • Page 17 This chapter tells you about: Using DockMate utilities Contents Introduction ... 3-2 Using TI Setup ... 3-3 Using the SetDock Utility... 3-5 Running SetDock ...3-5 SetDock Key Functions ...3-6 Exiting SetDock ...3-7 Utilities Utilities 3-1...

  • Page 18: Introduction

    Introduction TI provides two utilities that are copied to your system when you install software from the DockMate System Installation diskette: TI Setup - for use with Windows 95 and Windows for Workgroups SetDock - for use with MS-DOS These utilities allow advanced users to configure special operating modes or parameters for hardware attached to the TravelMate notebook or the DockMate.

  • Page 19: Using Ti Setup

    TI Setup is copied onto your system at the time you install the DockMate Installation diskette. TI Setup is used to configure peripheral hardware attached through your DockMate. TI Setup is used in either Windows or Windows 95 environments. To configure peripherals for use with your system, complete the following steps: Complete the following for your operating system: Select the tab labeled Ports-Dock A.
  • Page 20 Using TI Setup The following table provides a synopsis of all options available on the Ports-Dock A or Ports-Dock B tabs: Item Dock Type Dock 9 Pin Notebook SIR Dock SIR COM3/COM4 Dock Parallel Port Address Dock Parallel Port Extended Mode 3-4 Utilities Options None (default)

  • Page 21: Using The Setdock Utility

    SetDock is copied onto your system at the time you install the DockMate Software Installation diskette. The SetDock utility is used in the DOS environment only. Like TI Setup, it configures your system for use with peripheral devices. If you are using Windows or Windows 95, use TI Setup when you add or change peripherals.

  • Page 22: Setdock Key Functions

    Using the SetDock Utility Note: A Dock Configuration B screen (page 2 of 2) is provided in case you have more than one type of DockMate system and want to maintain settings for both. If both Dock Configurations A and B are set to the same type of DockMate system, only Ports Dock A settings are used.

  • Page 23: Exiting Setdock

    Using the SetDock Utility Exiting SetDock To leave the SetDock utility, complete the following steps: Press Esc. The Exiting Setup Menu appears. Select one of the following options: Function Returns you to the main screen Saves all changes, exits Setup, and reboots Loads default values for all pages.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Procedures

    This Chapter Provides Tips for: Network Connection Application-related anomalies Note: For other troubleshooting tips, refer to the README.TXT file on the DockMate Installation diskette. Contents Notebook Connection ...4-2 Option Installation ...4-3 Ports ... 4-3 Printer ... 4-3 PCMCIA Card Recognition ...4-5 Windows 95 (TI-Installed) ...

  • Page 25: Notebook Connection

    Notebook Connection Notebook Connection Visually inspect the notebook and verify that the notebook is docked properly (refer to Chapter 2, Dockmate Installation). Visually inspect the connectors on the notebook to ensure there is no physical damage to the connector areas of the notebook. Ensure that you are using the correct AC adapter (TI Part No.

  • Page 26: Option Installation

    If you experience difficulty with a serial device, parallel device, PS/2 device, or external VGA monitor, disconnect the DockMate. Connect the peripheral to the notebook. If it runs properly, you can determine that the anomaly lies with the DockMate and not with your peripheral or with the notebook.
  • Page 27 Option Installation Verify that the IRQ is set to 07. Select OK. 4-4 Troubleshooting Procedures...

  • Page 28: Pcmcia Card Recognition

    PCMCIA Card Recognition On some TravelMate Pentium products, a PCMCIA Ethernet card error may occur after DockMate installation. If this happens, refer to the following sections (Windows 95, Windows 95 Commercial Upgrade, or Windows for Workgroups) depending on your operating environment. Windows 95 (TI-Installed) The following instructions should clear PCMCIA Ethernet card problems in a TI-installed Windows 95 environment.

  • Page 29: Windows 95 (Commercial Upgrade)

    PCMCIA Card Recognition Double-click on the Ports (COM & LPT) option. A list of selections appears. Double-click on Communications Port (COM2). The COM2 configuration is displayed. Select the General tab. Deselect Dock 1 (Current) located in the Device Usage area. Select OK/Close to close the Communications Port Properties window.
  • Page 30 PCMCIA Card Recognition Select DockMate as the Dock Type. Select OK. You are prompted to reboot. Reboot and proceed to Reconfigure System Information. Windows 95 starts configuring unknown hardware (this may happen multiple times and is a standard operation for Plug ’n Play in Windows 95). Reconfigure System Information The following steps allow you to reconfigure system information for the Windows 95 Commercial Upgrade.
  • Page 31 PCMCIA Card Recognition Close the System Properties window and restart the system. Update Device Usage Go to the System icon located in the Control Panel. Select Ports (COM & LPT) from the Device Manager tab. Double-click on Communication Port (COM2). Select the General tab.

  • Page 32: All Windows 95 Systems

    PCMCIA Card Recognition Ensure that Use automatic settings is deselected. Accept Configuration Changes Select OK to close the System Properties window. Close the Control Panel. Select the Start icon at the bottom of your screen. Select Shutdown. Select Restart the computer. Select Yes.
  • Page 33 PCMCIA Card Recognition Go to TI Setup (located in the TravelMate Notebook Center group) and select the System Configuration tab. Ensure that the PCMCIA I/O is changed from Minimum to Maximum. Press Esc-F4 to save the configuration. Select the Ports-Dock A. Select the correct DockMate type for your DockMate (DockMate, DockMate, DockMate Plus, DockMate Multimedia, etc.).

  • Page 34: Appendix A Reference Material

    Other Manuals About the System The following documents provide additional information about the DockMate System: Product TravelMate 5000 Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Windows 95 MS-DOS Reference Material Manual User’s Guide Maintenance Manual User’s Reference Guide User’s Guide User’s Guide User’s Manual Appendix A Part Number online...

  • Page 35: Appendix B Dockmate Specifications

    Specifications for the DockMate System are provided in the following table. DockMate System Specifications Specification Type Physical Dimensions Width Depth Height Weight Power Adapter Input Frequency Current Output Temperature Operating Storage/Transit Humidity Operating Non-Operating Altitude Operating Non-Operating DockMate Specifications Value 11.0 inches 5.77 inches 2.48 inches...
  • Page 36 Appendix B Specification Type Shock Operating Non-Operating Vibration Operating Non-Operating Agency Approvals Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) Standard 1950 (safety) Canadian UL listed C22.2 No. 950 (safety) EN60950, TUV Rheinland (safety) FCC CFR 47, Part 15, Subpart B, FCC Level B (RFI/EMI)) Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) Certification (RFI/EMI)

  • Page 37: Index

    AC adapter ... 2-7, 4-2 adapter cards ... 4-5 - 4-10 BIOS... 2-3 diagnostics ... 4-2 DockMate docking... 2-5 features ... 1-1 software ... 2-1 System Installation diskette ... 2-3 undocking... 2-5 unpacking... 2-2 Dock Type ... 3-4 MS-DOS ... 4-3 MTTOOL ...

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